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The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research has a long tradition of fossil fuel research. While respecting that history, we recognize today's constantly changing energy field. In order to respond to today and tomorrow's needs, we strive to solve existing problems, while identifying potential future technologies. The research projects described here reflect those goals.

The Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) is the one of the University of Kentucky's multidisciplinary research centers. Its energy research provides a focal point for coal and environmental research in Kentucky. Research efforts are directed to: coal cleaning, beneficiation, utilization, and conversion process technologies. Environmental issues relating to fuel use and coal combustion by-products constitute a major effort, along with the derivation of high added-value materials and chemicals from energy resources. The CAER is a non-academic unit that is staffed by professional scientists and engineers, has extensive interactions with faculty members and students, and provides analytical services for outside organizations.

Vision: To excel as an applied research and development center with an international reputation, focusing on the optimal use of Kentucky's and the nation's energy resources for the benefit of its people.

Mission: As a Center of the University of Kentucky, we will pursue the Vision by: